Another Sunday, another episode of the Star Wars Re-Watch Podcast in the bag. This time, with a very special guest, Kelsey! I'm writing this several days after the first viewing of the episode and only one day after re-watching it a second time. This episode definitely felt longer compared to the first episode of the season.

We mentioned that Din Djarin is given a quest by The Armorer. Here we are in episode two, and he's achieved all of his quest goals. Item one: Secure a droid with atmospheric sensors. Item two: Bathe in the Living Waters in the Mine of Mandalore to redeem himself from his status as an apostate.

Both AJ and I expected this to be dragged out much longer, but the creators kept it focused and wrapped up the quest in this episode. What's interesting is their decision to involve Bo-Katan. I admit, I didn't know anything about Bo-Katan before her debut in season two. I know she's a very popular character from The Clone Wars series, and that's it. Even then, I think I only found that out because people talked about it on YouTube.

Both my brother Mike and AJ speak very highly of the show, so I will have to check it out at some point.

Overall, we thought this was a great episode. It's very dark and moody. It also highlights how much of a badass Bo-Katan is. She's much more perceptive and skilled than Din Djarin. We'll have to see how her involvement in the story plays out in future episodes. The fans seem to like her, and though she's lost all her clan, the writers found a way to keep her involved in Din and Grogu's story.

Another highlight was the jump scare. While not as startling the second time around, the creature design really stands out. Not sure if the character designers were inspired by Warhammer 40k, but AJ and I could definitely see what looks very much like a Necron Canoptek Spyder. There's no fooling nerds like us.

I have to thank AJ for introducing me to the Warhammer 40k universe. He let me borrow his copy of Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War on PC, and the rest was history. Fast forward to the release of Dawn of War: Dark Crusade and the introduction of the Necron as a playable faction. While the Canoptek Spyder hovers rather than uses its limbs, it's still a terrifying presence on the battlefield since they were a heavy melee unit if memory serves. They were also fast, which was helpful compared to the rest of the Necron, which move with a slow, deliberate lumber. I'll post another picture on Twitter. Even the design of this creature's head is similar, with multiple red sensors.

Even if it was inspired by a different sci-fi universe, the cyborg limbs also called back to General Grievous. Grievous's race is known as Kaleesh. His species looks very different from his metal faceplate, yet somewhat similar to the combat masks they wear. Similar to Grievous, it also had some sort of modularity to its design. The head detached from the body, which detached from the Canoptek Spyder, which could also independently operate the Spyder without the rest of the exoskeleton. That was really cool! I'll have to watch some more of Ryan Eary's Spoiler/Easter Egg breakdowns on the series to find out what this thing is, because I've never seen anything like it in any movie, game, or comic I've read.

Overall, a very interesting episode that I'm learning was much more impactful if you've seen the show Clone Wars. I haven't. Shame on me. However, I think some of the flashbacks of the fusion bombing of the planet help emphasize how devastating the bombardment was to the planet and also to the Mandalorians as a people.

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Howdy, my fellow Mandalorians! If you're reading this, then you know "this is the way" to lose some brain cells and listen to some thirty-somethings from the Midwest discuss a Disney+ TV show.

We're back in our new, exclusive podcast studio! We recently moved, but we still managed to finish off Andor while setting up the new studio. Some of us were out due to illness, others due to laziness. But not today! The main crew is here: AJ, my brother Mike, and myself just watched the first episode of season three of The Mandalorian, Chapter 17: "The Apostate."

This episode started off with a bang. Even after watching the recap, I realized I definitely need to re-watch seasons 1 & 2 of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. As we dive into the third season, I want to share my thoughts on the previous seasons. I wasn't as big a fan of The Mandalorian as I was of Andor. We'll delve into that more in this episode.

Bottom line: I wasn't immediately impressed with either season 1 or 2 of The Mandalorian. I'll save my full opinion for a future episode, but in short, we (the fans) wanted a show about Boba Fett. Instead, we got the Mandalorian—a guy who is basically Boba Fett in everything but name, even choosing the same career path. Then came The Book of Boba Fett, and it turns out we actually preferred this unheard-of, nameless, faceless (at the time) bounty hunter who looks like Boba Fett but isn't actually him.

Like any smart company, Disney pivoted and leaned into The Mandalorian because their data suggested that the audience actually preferred it over Boba Fett. I don't envy Disney for trying to make a show about Boba Fett that all fans would love. With his extensive backstory in the Expanded Universe, it would be challenging to honor him without upsetting some of the fanbase. The choice to push forward with The Mandalorian was a smart one.

Here's hoping that Boba Fett makes an appearance and we see more of the most ruthless bounty hunter in the galaxy.

Thanks for listening! We definitely had fun recording this one.

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Howdy, my fellow Mandalorians! If you're reading this, then you know "this is the way" to lose some brain cells and listen to some thirty-somethings from the Midwest discuss a Disney+ TV show.

We're back in our new, exclusive podcast studio! We recently moved, but we still managed to finish off Andor while setting up the new studio. Some of us were out due to illness, others due to laziness. But not today! The main crew is here: AJ, my brother Mike, and myself just watched the first episode of season three of The Mandalorian, Chapter 17: "The Apostate."

This episode started off with a bang. Even after watching the recap, I realized I definitely need to re-watch seasons 1 & 2 of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. As we dive into the third season, I want to share my thoughts on the previous seasons. I wasn't as big a fan of The Mandalorian as I was of Andor. We'll delve into that more in this episode.

Bottom line: I wasn't immediately impressed with either season 1 or 2 of The Mandalorian. I'll save my full opinion for a future episode, but in short, we (the fans) wanted a show about Boba Fett. Instead, we got the Mandalorian—a guy who is basically Boba Fett in everything but name, even choosing the same career path. Then came The Book of Boba Fett, and it turns out we actually preferred this unheard-of, nameless, faceless (at the time) bounty hunter who looks like Boba Fett but isn't actually him.

Like any smart company, Disney pivoted and leaned into The Mandalorian because their data suggested that the audience actually preferred it over Boba Fett. I don't envy Disney for trying to make a show about Boba Fett that all fans would love. With his extensive backstory in the Expanded Universe, it would be challenging to honor him without upsetting some of the fanbase. The choice to push forward with The Mandalorian was a smart one.

Here's hoping that Boba Fett makes an appearance and we see more of the most ruthless bounty hunter in the galaxy.

Thanks for listening! We definitely had fun recording this one.

Luca

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Greetings, Jedi dogs! Apologies for the delay on the audio; I've been hard at work on the video, and it's been driving me nuts! But I think I've finally got the workflow down. Please make sure to check us out on YouTube as well—links will be in the bottom of the show notes. I might even publish to Spotify.

Sadly, my brother Mike couldn't make it to the season finale of Andor, but AJ and I soldiered on together. I was expecting a much bigger climax than what we got. Yes, there was melee combat, with the citizens of Ferrix fighting hand-to-hand with Imperial Navy Troopers equipped with shields and stun batons. Eventually, Stormtroopers joined in and started shooting unarmed civilians.

The most powerful scene in the series happens just before this. The show brings all the main characters back to Ferrix, each intent on finding Andor. Vel, Sinta, Luthen, Karn, Mosk, and Meero all converge on the scene. Even the intro for the series was more interesting this time around, with horns playing Andor's theme instead of the typical theme song. This leads into the funeral procession for Marva, with all her fellow social club members decked out in their Sunday best, akin to a New Orleans second line playing funeral jazz.

This scene builds beautifully to what happens next. B2EMO follows Brasso closely, who carries Marva's brick. The music crescendos, building tension from the opening scene where we see the son of the prisoner Andor contacted via radio constructing something menacing.

Here, Marva gives her speech, holographically projected from B2EMO, inspiring her community to rise up. It's reminiscent of Kino's speech to the inmates on Narkina 5. It's powerful and tragic, as we know she's dead, yet her words ignite her neighbors into action. At this point, they have no choice but to fight.

While not as action-heavy as the last episode, it's a fitting end that sets up the future of the series. The creators deserve recognition for their work; this is exactly what Star Wars needed. Now, we eagerly await the season three premiere of The Mandalorian. I'm looking forward to it! How will The Mandalorian stack up to Andor? Will season two of Andor impress as much as season one? Time will tell. This is how you make a great show—not just a great Star Wars show, but a great show, period.

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Apologies for the delay in publishing. Mike and I recorded this Sunday, but as I've mentioned before, I need 24 hours to process what I've just watched. This time, I needed a bit longer and even skimmed the episode before writing this so it was fresh in my mind.

This episode was incredible. It starts with a bit of suspense as Cassian and Melshi are on foot, trying to escape Narkina 5. The ISB still has Bix in custody and is extracting as much information from her as possible. Marva has died, and funeral arrangements are underway. Vel meets with Kleya and informs her of Cassian's mother's death, hoping it will draw him back to Ferrix. Vel also discovers that Mon Mothma's daughter is involved in a strange cult from their homeworld of Chandrila. She learns about the significant amount of money Mon Mothma needs to clear before the Imperial Audits discover the discrepancy.

I'll say it again: the back-and-forth about the money is dragging out too long, and I'm losing interest. They find a guy to help who finds another, less legitimate guy. Are they stretching this storyline to make 12 episodes, or was this complex banking system really necessary to hide Mon Mothma's disloyalty? Shouldn't Vel be the one in dire need of laundering 40,000,000 stolen Imperial Credits? Not only that, she needs a place to physically hide them. Wouldn't laundering the 40,000,000 in hard currency be a bigger problem than a mere 400,000? It seems odd, but I guess it's more critical for this not to happen to an Imperial Senator versus a wealthy girl from Chandrila who hasn't been implicated in the heist on Aldhani.

Of course, Karn is dragged back into the story. He's tipped off by his old sergeant, now working in a durasteel foundry, that Andor's mother has passed away. So now he's on his way back to potentially intercept him. Luthen also meets with Saw Guerrera, who eagerly decides to join Kreegyr's assault on the power station at Spellhouse. Luthen warns him he's walking into a trap, and Saw delivers one of the best lines in the series.

The episode's end is a feast for the eyes and ears. After leaving the Fondor system, Luthen is interdicted by what is called a Cantwell-Class "Arrestor Cruiser." He destroys the ship's nose-mounted tractor beam with a rear-mounted flechette launcher on the top half of his ship's hull. This is not what a tractor beam looks like! As far as I know, they've never been pictured in any media, Expanded Universe or otherwise. I can think of one instance in a comic book where a tractor beam operator fails to pull Luke Skywalker's X-Wing into the hangar of Grand Admiral Thrawn's Star Destroyer. However, we're never shown what the actual device looks like in the comic or the corresponding novel. I'm running out of room and can't complain about tractor beams anymore. Please check Twitter for a picture of the Interdictor-Class Star Destroyer.

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Another episode in the bag, and guess what? We now have a video podcast! Check us out on YouTube. This past Sunday, the whole gang was together: Luca, AJ, and my brother Mike. We're here to deliver that "audible chocolate" you know and love.

This episode of Andor was excellent, with credit going to the writing staff. Throughout the viewing, I noted several standout lines delivered by Cassian, Luthen, and Kino. These lines were expertly performed by Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, and Andy Serkis, respectively.

The cast is clearly having a blast with the material they've been given. Not only are their performances engaging, but the set design perfectly matches the tone of each scene. One especially chilling exchange takes place between Luthen and another character who shall remain nameless here. The setting is dark, cold, and damp, deep within Coruscant—300+ levels down, according to the elevator. With air pumped in and artificial lighting, a cool breeze sweeps Luthen's black cloak as he speaks to this character on a catwalk.

Skarsgård is clearly relishing every moment on screen. Andy Serkis also shines this episode. Initially, I thought his character would be more villainous and that the prison break would stretch out to the season finale. Fortunately, I was wrong. In the previous episode, "Nobody's Listening," we saw Andor attempt to bond with Loy, initially for selfish reasons but also to reveal more about Serkis's character's dedication to maintaining order among his men. A close-up shot captures Loy's pain as he realizes his obedience was in vain.

I'll say it again: this was a great episode, the darkest in tone so far. With two episodes left, we're gearing up for the end of the season. After that, we have all of February to finish them before The Mandalorian Season 3 premieres. The trailer's abundance of lightsabers has me excited to see where the series goes next.

Thanks for listening! Also, I noticed that the guards in the prison were using DH-17 blasters, the same used by the Rebel soldiers on Princess Leia's CR90 Corvette, the Tantive IV. I'll tweet out the links to Wookieepedia where I found this info.

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Salutations, my fellow Corellians! Not sure why I'm aligning myself with Corellia. My name is Luca, and like Luke, I wasn't raised there. Luke was raised on Tatooine and is technically half Nubian. That's right, Nubian, not "Naboolian" as Wookieepedia suggests! Here's my evidence: In Episode I, on Tatooine, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn is inside Watto's Starcraft Parts Store. He asks for parts for the hyperdrive of Queen Amidala's ship, and both Qui-Gon and Watto refer to the ship as Nubian. Disney+ subtitles confirmed this as I was writing it. Speaking of origins, Han is from Corellia. Han sounds German, and AJ took German in high school up to German 3 Honors, but he dropped the course because "all they spoke was German."

I'm as disappointed as you. But what's not disappointing (segue) is this episode! It can be divided into three storylines. The main part follows our hero Cassian and his stint in prison, exploring how he plans to escape. While I found it a bit convenient how the writers got him into prison, I think they have something special planned for his escape.

The second part revolves around the ISB and their efforts to uncover the "network" of rebels stealing Imperial tech. Their main goal is finding Axis (Luthen). They believe that finding Andor will lead them to this central Axis figure.

The third storyline continues to follow Mon Mothma. I find her storyline the weakest, though it's interesting that the writers have linked Vel and Mon Mothma directly—not only as co-conspirators but also as family! I'm still curious about how they will solve the problem with the money. They've enlisted another character, Tay Kolma, and mentioned another figure Mon Mothma despises—most likely a gangster, someone an Imperial Senator wouldn't want to be associated with openly. Hopefully, this character is as intriguing and vile as Mon Mothma's reaction suggests. Time will tell.

Why else would they show such elaborate and cruel containment of the prisoners? Their method of imprisonment cleverly prevents escape, so their escape must be equally clever. We have three episodes left for Andor to find a way out. The Imperial Security Bureau is looking for him, and so are the Rebels. Who will find him first? What will they do when they find him? These questions remain unanswered in this episode. As I write this, I wonder why I didn't bring any of this up during the broadcast.

I gave myself 24 hours after two back-to-back viewings of the last episode to gather my thoughts. Here I am, writing this.

Tell us what you thought of this episode! Shoot me an email or tweet at us. Audience engagement is key!

Luca, signing off. Thanks for listening.

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Hello spacefarers.  It's your friendly host Luca.  My brother Mike and I decided to re-watch 2 episodes of Andor today.  What a treasure for you!  Our loyal listeners.

This episode follows around ISB agent Dedra Meero and her colleagues.  She's the only one whose taken all the missing tech seriously and her hunch has paid off.  In the previous episodes she overstepped fellow ISB Agent Blevin's jurisdiction, only to have the empire to pass a law which granted her the access to all records she needed to prove a "network" of rebels were stealing Imperial tech.  After her superior Major Partagaz warns her that her methods painted a target on her back, he allows her to present her evidence to her colleagues.

Karn continues to be a part of this series for some reason.  At his new position of the Bureau of Imperial Statistics, he's managed to make so much noise in the month he's been there that the ISB brings him in for questions.  Since they've identified Cassian and determined he cannot be working alone, she makes it her mission to find out who the unknown "Axis" character is and how best to get to him/her through Cassian.

Since my brother keeps bringing up the game Jedi Fallen Order and Nightsisters, I mentioned I would tweet a picture of the Nightsister which was first introduced in the film Ewoks: Battle For Endor.  Little did we know this weird witch-like character was in fact a Nightsister.  Something I think the community or future authors would retcon in the expanded universe in later comics, books, or something.  I don't know why that character's abilities were explained away but, that's the explanation the fans got.

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Greetings, Jedi dogs! Apologies for the delay on the audio; I've been hard at work on the video, and it's been driving me nuts! But I think I've finally got the workflow down. Please make sure to check us out on YouTube as well—links will be in the bottom of the show notes. I might even publish to Spotify.

Sadly, my brother Mike couldn't make it to the season finale of Andor, but AJ and I soldiered on together. I was expecting a much bigger climax than what we got. Yes, there was melee combat, with the citizens of Ferrix fighting hand-to-hand with Imperial Navy Troopers equipped with shields and stun batons. Eventually, Stormtroopers joined in and started shooting unarmed civilians.

The most powerful scene in the series happens just before this. The show brings all the main characters back to Ferrix, each intent on finding Andor. Vel, Sinta, Luthen, Karn, Mosk, and Meero all converge on the scene. Even the intro for the series was more interesting this time around, with horns playing Andor's theme instead of the typical theme song. This leads into the funeral procession for Marva, with all her fellow social club members decked out in their Sunday best, akin to a New Orleans second line playing funeral jazz.

This scene builds beautifully to what happens next. B2EMO follows Brasso closely, who carries Marva's brick. The music crescendos, building tension from the opening scene where we see the son of the prisoner Andor contacted via radio constructing something menacing.

Here, Marva gives her speech, holographically projected from B2EMO, inspiring her community to rise up. It's reminiscent of Kino's speech to the inmates on Narkina 5. It's powerful and tragic, as we know she's dead, yet her words ignite her neighbors into action. At this point, they have no choice but to fight.

While not as action-heavy as the last episode, it's a fitting end that sets up the future of the series. The creators deserve recognition for their work; this is exactly what Star Wars needed. Now, we eagerly await the season three premiere of The Mandalorian. I'm looking forward to it! How will The Mandalorian stack up to Andor? Will season two of Andor impress as much as season one? Time will tell. This is how you make a great show—not just a great Star Wars show, but a great show, period.

Thanks for listening.

Luca

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Apologies for the delay in publishing. Mike and I recorded this Sunday, but as I've mentioned before, I need 24 hours to process what I've just watched. This time, I needed a bit longer and even skimmed the episode before writing this so it was fresh in my mind.

This episode was incredible. It starts with a bit of suspense as Cassian and Melshi are on foot, trying to escape Narkina 5. The ISB still has Bix in custody and is extracting as much information from her as possible. Marva has died, and funeral arrangements are underway. Vel meets with Kleya and informs her of Cassian's mother's death, hoping it will draw him back to Ferrix. Vel also discovers that Mon Mothma's daughter is involved in a strange cult from their homeworld of Chandrila. She learns about the significant amount of money Mon Mothma needs to clear before the Imperial Audits discover the discrepancy.

I'll say it again: the back-and-forth about the money is dragging out too long, and I'm losing interest. They find a guy to help who finds another, less legitimate guy. Are they stretching this storyline to make 12 episodes, or was this complex banking system really necessary to hide Mon Mothma's disloyalty? Shouldn't Vel be the one in dire need of laundering 40,000,000 stolen Imperial Credits? Not only that, she needs a place to physically hide them. Wouldn't laundering the 40,000,000 in hard currency be a bigger problem than a mere 400,000? It seems odd, but I guess it's more critical for this not to happen to an Imperial Senator versus a wealthy girl from Chandrila who hasn't been implicated in the heist on Aldhani.

Of course, Karn is dragged back into the story. He's tipped off by his old sergeant, now working in a durasteel foundry, that Andor's mother has passed away. So now he's on his way back to potentially intercept him. Luthen also meets with Saw Guerrera, who eagerly decides to join Kreegyr's assault on the power station at Spellhouse. Luthen warns him he's walking into a trap, and Saw delivers one of the best lines in the series.

The episode's end is a feast for the eyes and ears. After leaving the Fondor system, Luthen is interdicted by what is called a Cantwell-Class "Arrestor Cruiser." He destroys the ship's nose-mounted tractor beam with a rear-mounted flechette launcher on the top half of his ship's hull. This is not what a tractor beam looks like! As far as I know, they've never been pictured in any media, Expanded Universe or otherwise. I can think of one instance in a comic book where a tractor beam operator fails to pull Luke Skywalker's X-Wing into the hangar of Grand Admiral Thrawn's Star Destroyer. However, we're never shown what the actual device looks like in the comic or the corresponding novel. I'm running out of room and can't complain about tractor beams anymore. Please check Twitter for a picture of the Interdictor-Class Star Destroyer.

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